Co-parenting demands shared responsibility, but what happens when one parent shirks their duties? Rose, a single mother, faced this when her ex-husband requested to skip three months of child support for a family trip. Instead of arguing, Rose acted decisively. On the next visitation day, she left a suitcase of their daughter’s clothes and supplies at his door, announcing their daughter would live with him for 16 weeks since he wanted a financial break. Stunned, he protested, but Rose calmly mirrored his logic:
if he
could pause support, she could pause parenting. She added that their daughter preferred staying with her that weekend, but he’d have her for 12 weeks starting Monday. Now, her ex and his wife are frantically calling, but Rose stands firm. His choice to prioritize his new family has consequences. Rose’s story highlights the resilience single parents need when fairness is tested.
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